1.   Others, they say, were thrown into overcrowded cells, beaten and raped.

2.   Police have been rounding up street kids since Putin ordered action, sending them to hospitals and overcrowded holding cells.

3.   But deaths have occurred, apparently mainly as a result of local officials cramming returnees into overcrowded cells while they are registered and cleared for return to their homes.

4.   He added that political detainees were placed in overcrowded cells without access to clean water.

5.   Martinez and Briggitta Elfstrom said both Rajoub and Qatamesh looked pale and weak and complained of stomach pains, overcrowded cells and severe depression.

6.   Still complaining of diarrhea and not being able to clean his clothes, Abdullah said at least now he was able to sleep after leaving his overcrowded cell.

7.   Political prisoners had reportedly complained on a number of occasions to the authorities about the lack of medical care, inadequate hygiene, overcrowded cells and poor diet.